Writing 101: How to Create and Market Your Story Ideas to the Motion Picture and TV Industry, Second Edition (101 Rules Series) - Softcover

Sorsby, Claudia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0312959753 ISBN 13: 9780312959753

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, 1996

Synopsis

Good writing commands attention and respect. Now you can learn to write like a pro!

In today's competitive world, it's essential to know how to communicate clearly and effectively. Whether you're writing memos, research papers, letters, sales pitches, or resumes, you've got to be bold, clear, and brief to get your point across.

This compact guide offers plain advice and 101 simple rules that will help you write with confidence and convey your ideas with authority-without getting bogged down in complicated grammatical terms.

You'll learn:

-How to make every line count

-How to crack down on cliches and boot out empty words

-How to give every sentence energy and snap

-How to find your own writing style-and still write clearly

The book that gives you the tools you need to make your writing come alive, Writing 101 belongs in every briefcase, bookshelf, and bookbag.

About this title

About the Author:

Claudia Sorsby is Director of WordTech International, a New York-based consulting firm that provides communications support and education throughout the public and private sectors. She helps organizations improve their presentation skills and capabilities, develop a unique style that adequately conveys their mission, polish their written product, and perfect their marketing strategies. Ms. Sorsby, a graduate of Swarthmore College, resides in Briarcliffe, New York.

About this edition

• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0312959753
• ISBN 13: 9780312959753
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Number of pages: 176